ShowCondorIGC 2.62b for C2 updated 1547
Author/Autor: Helmut Kuenne (Fox9) • Condor: Version 2
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28.01.2021 | Update SCI 2.62b has added all new Condor2 gliders polars (in Datas folder) up to Hangar Update 18. Also added support for two handicap/index lists - default Condor 2 DAeC indexes in PlaneIndices.txt file, own custom IGC index list in IGC_Indices.txt file.
10.02.2020 | Update SCI 2.62a has some small fixes and also added new gliders polars (in Datas folder) up to Hangar Update 14.
Welcome to this page which presents some utilities developed for the Condor Soaring Simulator. Some of these tools may also be used for real-life soaring Note: this is not the official Condor site which is here. Condor support is here. 3) Wave Soaring – Since the release of version 2, Condor also does a reasonable job at modeling wave lift although it is not as realistic yet as thermal and ridge flying. (Especially rotor turbulence below the wave bars is not modeled well, and the interaction between thermals and wave is also not very realistic. Condor 2 is the gold standard for soaring simulators. If you're serious about learning to soar: 1)save up and buy it. It's not expensive for what you get. It is much more than a 'game'. 2)don't try to 'teach yourself to soar' without structure and possible coaching. Don't practice bad habits and poor technique. Condor 2 Soaring Simulator. The Condor 2 Soaring Simulator is the PC software we use on both BGC simulators. Below are some tasks that you might light to try at home, if you have Condor 2. Place them in your Documents Condor FlightPlans folder and then select from User Flight plans in Condor. To run Condor 2 you need a reasonably modern Windows. I am wondering what people think about using the Condor simulator to improve gliding and soaring decision making - things like when to turn back given lift, weather, continuing to exploit lift along a ridge, and so on. Does the simulator present enough varied challenges to help with this sort of thing which will transfer to real soaring.
Update SCI 2.62 has some minor fixes and also added all new gliders polars (in Datas folder) up to Hangar Update 11 + SCI 2.62 is able to show penalty zones, groundlevel height and height above ground (AGL).
Update SCI 2.61 has 2 new features:
1. Consideration of motorgliders (inclusive scoring of AATs)
2. Thanks to Marc Till (Bre901): Conversion of FTR files to IGC file
Condor 2 Soaring Simulator Download
The program ShowCondorIGC (SCI) supports scoring. It can load and present datas from CSV & IGC files. In case of IGC files it can filter the flightplans and check the validity (with valicon.dll from Uros). It can also calculate the points. The calculation bases upon FAI Sporting Code Annex A. More information about SCI for Condor2 at SCI_for_Condor2_Readme.txt file after installation.
My Flight Experience
User Interface
On my first couple of flights I had some difficulty getting theuser interface set up correctly. I had issues of not being able toreturn to the sim when I selected alt+tab, or when clicking on thewrong window. On one occasion, my sim kept turning the sound off every3 minutes (not sure what was going on there). I did not have the issuein other tasks I was performing. Something I'd really want to see infuture updates, is being able to use my left (2nd) monitor for genericuse (say YouTube for example) in every mode of operation (full screen,full screen emulation or windowed). Having to alt+tab in combinationwith the aforementioned issue, is tricky. Full screen emulated seemsto work the best for me (with limited testing).
Flight
Condor 2 Soaring Simulator Download
I'll have to be honest here, and state that I've never flown aglider, so I have no personal experience in which to offer first handexperience. However, I do have a few gliding friends, and I've watchedsome webinars and plenty of videos to get a certain feel for what Ithink it should feel like.
So if I go by the above, Condor 2 feels very realistic, in thesense that I noticed a lot of work had been put into how theatmosphere and the glider interacted with each other. The little bumpsand winds, the ridges, everything seemed to work really well. For asecond generation dedicated glider sim, created by some verypassionate and knowledgeable people, this is exactly what Iexpected. Of course, it's not an exact replica of the real deal, whichis unattainable for a sim, but anybody with half a brain would knowand understand that. Nevertheless, from what I've seen, heard andread, this sim is supposed to be pretty realistic.
Flying each of the different gliders available in Condor, it's easyto notice the attention to detail, as each one has its own personalitytraits (even to a rookie like myself).
Following the flight school lessons, a beginner can be up andrunning rather quickly. Yet gliding is a tough challenge! I highlyrecommend watching plenty of gliding videos to supplement the CondorFlight School. This will help empower your understanding and knowledgeof this beautiful branch of aviation. With some basic know how, you'llbe able to keep your glider airborne for quite some time, which, in myexperience, is a really fun challenge in its own right!
There is though, one payware glider that doesn't really glide verywell, but is still an interesting and highly challenging glider tofly, and that is the Schneider Schulgleiter 38. Compared to the othermodern gliders, this contraption flies like a brick! I know, it soundsterrible right? But having hugged some trees with high speedenthusiasm, it appears that the Schneider Schulgleiter 38 is a greatglider in which to learn basic gliding skills in. Why? Because itoffers no instruments, nothing! It is in all intents, and purpose, astick, rudder, wooden frame and wings...and boy does it test you!
The other odd-one-out is the Marganski Aviation Swift S1. Thisglider is an aerobatic glider. Having seen a couple of glider shows(both during the day and at twilight) I'm very impressed by what aglider can do on its way back down to earth. It certainly looksfun!
Gliding Classes
A number of glider competition classes exist and these aredistinguished by performance differences and cost.
The Open Class is the oldest competition class, and isunrestricted, meaning all types are welcome.
The Standard Class was introduced in the late fifties as analternative to the increasingly heavy, difficult to fly and costlyOpen Class gliders.
The 15 metre Class was created specifically to end thetrailing-edge airbrake controversy in the Standard Class. The classhas been very successful, being since its inception, a feature of allWorld and European Championships.
The 18 metre Class allowed for economical spans exceeding 15metres. Manufacturers started to exploit this potential by offeringtip extensions for their flapped sailplanes.
Two Seater Class speaks for itself. A two-seater class appeared forthe first time in a World Championships in 1952. The reason for havinga separate class was that the drag of the larger fuselage put twoseaters at a significant disadvantage compared to single seaters.
If your glider fits none of the aforementioned classes, or you'rejust there for fun, you'd be in the Club Class.
Conclusion
Having tested Condor 2 intensively over a long period of time, it'sclear to see that this is a simulator developed by a team of peoplepassionate about gliding.
Along with the fantastic flight models, the default Slovenianscenery, while not as visually stunning as some of the latestsimulators available, is still very beautiful to behold. There aremountains, forests, and meadows, and coupled with the well balancedtextures, create an environment just perfect for soaring!
Condor's UI is clear, has many options, and the flight trainingsection of the simulator will get you on your way, both effectivelyand quickly.
Yes, the UI had some small issues which I mentioned earlier, butoverall Condor 2 works very well.
If you are at all interested in gliding, then I highly recommendgetting your hands on this highly interesting and entertainingsimulator; it really is great fun!
Nils Lips
Condor 2 web site